HEKS/EPER is making a difference in the «Public services» in Bangladesh

Despite economic growth and significant social progress in health and education, for example, Bangladesh is still plagued by political instability and corruption. Millions of people live in extreme poverty. The country's geographical location in the world's largest river delta also makes it prone to flooding. It is also regularly hit by tropical cyclones. Through its projects in the areas of rural community development and conflict transformation, HEKS/EPER supports social, ethnic and religious minorities that are discriminated against. HEKS/EPER helps improve their food security and incomes and supports them in the pursuit of equality and justice. Besides, HEKS/EPER provides emergency relief and reconstruction aid after natural disasters.

Facts

HEKS/EPER helped more than 6000 Dalits and Adivasis raise their income in 2017.

Education, healthcare, social welfare and infrastructure such as electricity, water, waste disposal or roadways are among the services that a State generally provides for its citizens – affordably and of sufficiently good quality. Regrettably, this is hardly the case in the countries where HEKS/EPER operates. Minorities, older people or people with disabilities as well as communities in remote areas face particular difficulty. HEKS/EPER supports disadvantaged people in accessing public services, and promotes dialogue between the population and the authorities.

Bangladesh Country Programme

Combatting poverty – empowering minorities

Millions of people live in extreme poverty in Bangladesh. HEKS/EPER supports the social and economic integration of marginalized minorities.